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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.41, 853.50 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.41, 853.50 and 295.22 is: 442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.41 : 853.50 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.41/853.50 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.41x = 853.50 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.41x = 251,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,970.27/569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.51

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